All patients with back pain should have a screening neurologic evaluation including motor function, perineal and lower extremity sensation, deep tendon reflexes, and Babinski reflexes. This brief ...

The lumbosacral joint, also called L5-S1, is a term used to describe a part of the spine. L5-S1 is the exact spot where the lumbar spine ends and the sacral spine begins. The lumbosacral joint ...

Lumbar radiculopathy is inflammation of a nerve root in the lower back that causes symptoms in the back and down the leg. Radiculopathy is pain and other neurological symptoms caused by the pinching ...

A 28 year-old man developed low back pain radiating down the right leg. Examination showed an absent right ankle reflex, weakness of right knee flexion and ankle plantar flexion, and patchy loss of ...

The study was performed as part of a multicentre randomised controlled trial on the treatment effect of caudal epidural injections. [19] Eligible patients with suspected chronic lumbar radiculopathy, ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Radiculopathy, or a pinched nerve in the spine, can cause symptoms, including pain, weakness, and numbness. Pain relievers, steroids, and physical therapy can help treat radiculopathy. A doctor may ...

A pinched nerve in your lower back occurs due to excess pressure on the nerves near the last five vertebrae in your back. Treatment can include medications, physical therapy, and at-home care. A ...

Neurosurgeon to the Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital and Departments of Neurosurgery, Royal North Shore and Dalcross Private Hospitals, Sydney, Australia Centre for Health, Exercise ...